At long last the new Bosco Lodge has opened and is fully occupied. The new premises are just around the corner from Bosco House and provide the same high-quality accommodation and facilities. Bosco Society manager, Sheila Howard, said: “We’re all so very pleased that Bosco Lodge has now opened. It took a while to get […]
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Human trafficking is the fastest growing international crime and there is a clear link between trafficking, forced labour and homelessness. It is vital that homelessness agencies work together with partner agencies to ensure that vulnerable people are not put at increased risk while accessing their services, says Homeless Link. Traffickers are increasingly viewing services that […]
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A homeless former soldier has been inundated with offers of help after taking a whiteboard sign on the London Tube in an innovative attempt to find work. Bradley Henderson, 39, was overwhelmed by the response from passengers after he began parading the whiteboard through the train carriages on Wednesday. Originally from Leeds, Mr. Henderson said he has […]
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A Liverpool law firm, Jackson Canter, have joined forces with Creative Support to offer legal advice to the homeless and other vulnerable groups. According to a report in today’s Liverpool Echo, the collaboration aims to empower both parties with the knowledge to support and advise some of Liverpool’s most vulnerable people in North Liverpool, including […]
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Britain is to take in 20,000 Syrian refugees over the next four years, to help with the crisis in the Middle East. But how will refugees fair in a new country and how will they fit in to a different culture? One Dutch social landlord thinks he has an answer. Thom Aussems, head of the […]
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Here’s an interesting idea – tax the rich to end the homeless crisis! Well, authorities in the city of Los Angeles, California, are considering just such a proposal. If the idea is approved, those with an annual income of over $1m will be required to pay a 1% surcharge on everything they earn in an attempt […]
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Venus has recently taken delivery of an impressive art installation that is the result of collaborating with local artist Steph Fawcett. Over a period of time, Steph and the women who attend Venus worked together to explore photography, how events can change a person’s life immediately, and the after-effects of change. The project is called […]
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One anonymous bidder is paying almost $3.5m to have lunch with Warren Buffett – the world’s third-richest person with a $66bn fortune, according to Forbes magazine. But the $3,456,789 (£2.42m) won’t be going straight into the pockets of the billionaire, instead it will help a San Francisco homeless charity called Glide. This year’s winning bid […]
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Musicians Against Homelessness are putting on an exciting show at Liverpool club District on Saturday October 1st. The former Creation label boss, Alan McGee, set up Musicians Against Homelessness earlier this year to help raise funds for the homeless charity Crisis and provide gig opportunities for up-and-coming bands. Cast and The Farm will be launching […]
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Since legalising cannabis in 2014, the authorities in Colorado have raked in millions of dollars in taxes. Now they’re putting the money to good use. One Denver suburb is using money made from cannabis sales to fund a local nonprofit organisation that helps homeless families stay off the streets. The city of Aurora is allocating […]
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Bosco Lodge Is Now Open For Business!
/in News /by Jamie LeemingAt long last the new Bosco Lodge has opened and is fully occupied. The new premises are just around the corner from Bosco House and provide the same high-quality accommodation and facilities. Bosco Society manager, Sheila Howard, said: “We’re all so very pleased that Bosco Lodge has now opened. It took a while to get […]
Modern Day Slavery: New Guidance For Homelessness Services
/in News /by Jamie LeemingHuman trafficking is the fastest growing international crime and there is a clear link between trafficking, forced labour and homelessness. It is vital that homelessness agencies work together with partner agencies to ensure that vulnerable people are not put at increased risk while accessing their services, says Homeless Link. Traffickers are increasingly viewing services that […]
Homeless Man Looking For Work Gets A Great Response From Commuters
/in News /by Jamie LeemingA homeless former soldier has been inundated with offers of help after taking a whiteboard sign on the London Tube in an innovative attempt to find work. Bradley Henderson, 39, was overwhelmed by the response from passengers after he began parading the whiteboard through the train carriages on Wednesday. Originally from Leeds, Mr. Henderson said he has […]
Top City Law Firm Offers Advice To The Homeless
/in News /by Jamie LeemingA Liverpool law firm, Jackson Canter, have joined forces with Creative Support to offer legal advice to the homeless and other vulnerable groups. According to a report in today’s Liverpool Echo, the collaboration aims to empower both parties with the knowledge to support and advise some of Liverpool’s most vulnerable people in North Liverpool, including […]
Going Dutch To Help Refugees Integrate
/in News /by Jamie LeemingBritain is to take in 20,000 Syrian refugees over the next four years, to help with the crisis in the Middle East. But how will refugees fair in a new country and how will they fit in to a different culture? One Dutch social landlord thinks he has an answer. Thom Aussems, head of the […]
Tax The Rich To Help The Homeless – Simple!
/in News /by Jamie LeemingHere’s an interesting idea – tax the rich to end the homeless crisis! Well, authorities in the city of Los Angeles, California, are considering just such a proposal. If the idea is approved, those with an annual income of over $1m will be required to pay a 1% surcharge on everything they earn in an attempt […]
Venus Displays Powerful Art Installation – My Life Changed When…
/in News /by Jamie LeemingVenus has recently taken delivery of an impressive art installation that is the result of collaborating with local artist Steph Fawcett. Over a period of time, Steph and the women who attend Venus worked together to explore photography, how events can change a person’s life immediately, and the after-effects of change. The project is called […]
Lunch With One Of The World’s Richest Men Costs $3.5 million!
/in News /by Jamie LeemingOne anonymous bidder is paying almost $3.5m to have lunch with Warren Buffett – the world’s third-richest person with a $66bn fortune, according to Forbes magazine. But the $3,456,789 (£2.42m) won’t be going straight into the pockets of the billionaire, instead it will help a San Francisco homeless charity called Glide. This year’s winning bid […]
Support The Musicians Against Homelessness Gig In Liverpool
/in News /by Jamie LeemingMusicians Against Homelessness are putting on an exciting show at Liverpool club District on Saturday October 1st. The former Creation label boss, Alan McGee, set up Musicians Against Homelessness earlier this year to help raise funds for the homeless charity Crisis and provide gig opportunities for up-and-coming bands. Cast and The Farm will be launching […]
Cannabis Taxes Help The Homeless Of Colorado
/in News /by Jamie LeemingSince legalising cannabis in 2014, the authorities in Colorado have raked in millions of dollars in taxes. Now they’re putting the money to good use. One Denver suburb is using money made from cannabis sales to fund a local nonprofit organisation that helps homeless families stay off the streets. The city of Aurora is allocating […]